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Women in Management and Leadership in the Public Service, Kenya a Gender Audit Report for the County Government (2014-2020)

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  • Dr. Sarah Fedha Barasa (Phd)

    (Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies)

  • Dr. Sheila Ncheri Mutuma, PI

    (Department of Gender & Development Studies, Kenyatta University,)

  • Dr. Regina Gathoni Mwatha

    (Department of Sociology, Gender & Development Studies, Kenyatta University)

  • Dr. Justus Otiato Wafula

    (Department of Sociology Gender and Development Studies, Kenyatta University)

  • Dr. Francis Omondi

    (Department of Applied Economics, Kenyatta University)

  • Dr. Salome Mwongeli Musau

    (Department of Accounting and Finance, Kenyatta University)

  • Dr. Isabella Musyoka-Kamere

    (Educational Foundations Department, Kenyatta University)

  • Mr. Osman Mohammed

    (Department of Sociology, Gender & Development Studies, Kenyatta University)

  • Ms. Wangui Kamaru

    (Department of Applied Economics, Department of Applied Economics)

Abstract

Chapter 12 of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution established a transformative framework for local governance, replacing former local government structures with 47 County Governments in 2013. This decentralization aimed to increase democratic participation, enable communities to self-manage, and promote a fairer distribution of resources nationwide. A key component of this framework, Article 27(4), guarantees protection against discrimination for all, including marginalized groups, while emphasizing gender inclusion and equality in governance. County governments are structured with both legislative and executive branches to support effective governance and accountability. The legislative branch, the County Assembly, consists of elected representatives responsible for drafting and passing county-specific laws. The executive branch is led by the Governor and Deputy Governor, with support from County Executive Committee (CEC) Members, who oversee policy implementation, budget management, and the county’s development agenda.

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  • Dr. Sarah Fedha Barasa (Phd) & Dr. Sheila Ncheri Mutuma, PI & Dr. Regina Gathoni Mwatha & Dr. Justus Otiato Wafula & Dr. Francis Omondi & Dr. Salome Mwongeli Musau & Dr. Isabella Musyoka-Kamere & Mr. , 2024. "Women in Management and Leadership in the Public Service, Kenya a Gender Audit Report for the County Government (2014-2020)," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(11), pages 3044-3050, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:11:p:3044-3050
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